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Car crash insurance claim 9 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
On Sunday my car was backed into in the church car park. The driver of the other car left a note on the windscreen giving her phone number saying she... -
Are car prices in the UK about to go up? 8 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'd normally be looking to trade in my car for a new one in about a year's time when it's three years old. I've heard that UK car prices could rise by... -
Committing Peugeotry 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
It’s time to change our car and we finally decided on a Peugeot 308S 1.6 petrol. We are looking for a fairly new low mileage vehicle. Most of the 308s... -
Which reliable, economical manual car would you recommend for my 18-year-old daughter? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a secondhand car for my daughter (she will be 18 in July) who is presently having driving lessons. I am looking for good reliability,... -
Distance relation 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
My 27-year-old son has just landed a new job that will entail daily travel around the Middlesex area. With occasional trips to Cornwall and Manchester... -
Healthy option 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I was wondering if you could advise me on a tricky question. My employer wants me to drive a company car that I know has faulty brakes. I have asked numerous... -
Should I spend £2000 on repairs for my Volkswagen Golf or trade it in for a new Kia Picanto? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2002 Volkswagen Golf automatic in June 2006 for £6500. Milage was only 16,000. I used it for the last four years and added 20,000 miles on it,... -
How do I track down an old number plate? 20 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
I owned an E-Type Jaguar Convertible in the 1980s and sold it in 1989. Why does it not come up when I type in the reg no YJO 25? I would assume the reg... -
What's a good replacement for a Ford S-MAX? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
After engine failure on my much loved 12 year old Ford S-MAX (the third used petrol Ford in my family to have engine failure) I am looking for a replacement... -
What's the best 2000s BMW Convertible to buy? 31 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a BMW 3 Series convertible, looking from late 1990's to late 2000's, Looking to see what would be the best model, engine, (no diesels),... -
Should I buy a Toyota Celica? 5 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I fancy a Toyota Celica as a second car. Probably a T Sport 190 bhp (but not the GT with a big spoiler) 2005ish for approx £5,000 to £7,000. Should I buy... -
Good value petrol all-wheel drive SUV - what should I buy? 24 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy an automatic petrol SUV all-wheel drive for my daughter and two small children and a very large dog. I hope to do this for under £20,000.... -
Can I take my motorhome to a garage during lockdown? 11 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I bought a motorhome in October and since then I found out (from backtracking previous owners in the history) that it has not had a cambelt fitted in the... -
Can you recommend a budget-friendly, reliable, no frills 4x4? 2 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
We're looking for a second car. Something with no frills; a proper 4x4 (rural Highlands and Islands) with a raised driving position, reliable and preferably... -
My parking sensors sound too early in my garage - is there a device that can help me park? 7 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a new Peugeot 3008. It’s a very tight fit length wise in my garage and the front parking sensors sound off too early to be of use. I... -
Is it worth buying a different set if wheels for winter tyres rather than swapping them over? 4 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a one year old Audi and am considering winter tyres. Do I have to buy additional rims or can I replace the tyres with winter tyres and then have... -
What do you think of the Ford Transit Custom? 22 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
What's your opinion of the Ford Transit Custom? -
What small automatic hatchback - that's easy to get in and out of - is best? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My mother currently drives a two year old Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI 2WD. She would like a smaller new automatic hatchback for mainly very low mileage but possibly... -
What reliable car should I replace my Honda Jazz with? 15 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I currently have an almost six year old Honda Jazz 1.4 ES which I have had from new. It has been very reliable and I have been happy with it. I thought... -
Could you recommend a good first classic? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
What would you recommend as a decent starter classic? I'm 25 and have got around £3k to spend. Something that's a bit different to MGB would be appreciated....